Metropolitan see Denver, Colorado, United States
Archdiocese of Denver
Denverien(sis)
Latin Church
The Archdiocese of Denver is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese in northern Colorado. Erected as a diocese in 1887 and elevated to an archdiocese in 1941, it is the metropolitan see for the province of Denver, with Cheyenne, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo as suffragans. Archbishop James R. Golka was installed on March 25, 2026.
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- Established
- 1887
- Catholics
- 550,000
- Priests
- 297
- Territory
- 104,192 km²
Parishes and churches
156 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- St. ElizabethBuffalo CreekMass times recorded
- St. Elizabeth Ann SetonFort CollinsMass times recorded
- St. Elizabeth of HungaryDenverMass times recorded
- St. Frances CabriniLittletonMass times recorded
- St. Francis de SalesDenverView parish
- St. Francis of AssisiLongmontMass times recorded
- St. Francis of AssisiWeldonaMass times recorded
- St. HelenaFort MorganMass times recorded
- St. IgnatiusWaldenView parish
- St. Ignatius LoyolaDenverView parish
- St. Ignatius of AntiochRangelyView parish
- St. JamesDenverMass times recorded
- St. Joan of ArcArvadaMass times recorded
- St. JohnStonehamMass times recorded
- St. John Francis RegisDenverView parish
- St. John the BaptistJohnstownMass times recorded
- St. John the BaptistLongmontMass times recorded
- St. John the EvangelistLovelandMass times recorded
- St. John the EvangelistYumaMass times recorded
- St. John XXIIIFort CollinsMass times recorded
- St. JosephAkronView parish
- St. JosephDenverView parish
- St. JosephFort CollinsMass times recorded
- St. JosephGoldenMass times recorded
- St. JudeLakewoodMass times recorded
- St. LouisEnglewoodMass times recorded
- St. LouisLouisvilleMass times recorded
- St. MarkWestminsterMass times recorded
- St. Martin de PorresBoulderView parish
- St. Martin of ToursOak CreekMass times recorded
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Archbishop
- James R. Golka
- Born
- 24 September 1950
- Birthplace
- Burbank
Explore the ministry of the bishop.
The cathedral
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception stands in Denver, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Northern Colorado in the United States is served by the Archdiocese of Denver (Latin: Archidiœcesis Metropolitae Denveriensis), a Latin Church jurisdiction within the XIII Conference Region. It counts 113 parishes, 307 priests, and an estimated 550,000 lay Catholics. The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver is the mother church of the metropolitan archdiocese, which since March 2026 has been led by Archbishop James R. Golka.
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USCCB files brief in support of Catholic preschools in Colorado
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support Catholic preschools challenging Colorado's universal preschool program. The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, involves two parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver: St. Bernadette in Lakewood and St. Mary in Littleton. The state program provides up to approximately $6,000 to parents to fund preschool enrollment at public or private schools, but Colorado argues the Catholic preschools cannot participate because they would violate a nondiscrimination rule prohibiting schools from refusing admission based on the sexual orientation or gender identity of a child or their family. In its brief published September 23, the USCCB argued that the government cannot deny religious entities the right to participate in such programs. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case on November 3.
- USCCB files brief in support of Catholic preschools in Colorado
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Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez celebrates Mass for veterans
Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez celebrated Mass for military veterans during the annual In God We Trust event held at Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Foxfield. The gathering, now in its seventh year, is organized by the Archdiocese of Denver to provide prayer, confession, community, and support for those who served in the military.
- USCCB files brief in support of Catholic preschools in clash with Colorado over ‘universal’ program
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Deacon Weekend: Honoring the Hidden Servants Among Us
The Archdiocese of Denver will observe Deacon Weekend on Oct. 10-11 to honor its deacons and their families. The event invites Catholics throughout the archdiocese to pray for deacons, thank their families, and support the men in their ministry. The weekend also serves to encourage new vocations to the diaconate.
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It's a big birthday week around here! 🎉 Today we’re wishing Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila a very happy birthday! We’re grateful for his faithful service to the Church…
The Archdiocese of Denver celebrated the birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila on September 24, 2026.
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If Archbishop Golka could have dinner with one saint right now? Padre Pio. On Padre Pio’s feast day, it’s a fitting reminder that holiness comes from trusting Christ even in…
Archbishop Golka stated that if he could have dinner with one saint right now, he would choose Padre Pio. The Archdiocese of Denver shared this reflection on the feast day of Padre Pio.
- Today, on the feast of St. Padre Pio, may we follow his example of trusting God, staying close to the Eucharist and turning to prayer always. St. Padre Pio, pray for us! 🤎
- Archdiocese of Denver releases video on Mullen Residences at the Highlands
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Archbishop Golka celebrates birthday
The Archdiocese of Denver celebrated the birthday of Archbishop Golka on September 22, 2026. The Archdiocese expressed gratitude for his leadership and pastoral care of the faithful in Northern Colorado.
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